through the back door

phrase

: in a secret or indirect way

He managed to get into the private club through the back door because he has a friend who works there.

accessing the computer security system through the back door

Examples of through the back door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lyon grabbed another knife in self-defense during the encounter and managed to escape through the back door, the lawsuit says. — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

While preparing to go on stage, McEntire was told that her two-song set would have to be cut in half to make room for Parton, who had arrived through the back door moments prior. — Kat Pettibone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026

An alligator with a goofy sense of humor crawled through the back door of a North Carolina bagel shop, then stood at the front counter as if waiting to take someone’s order. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

If Harry and Meghan are determined to recreate that arrangement through the back door, Charles may eventually have to remind them why the front door was closed. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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